Job Description

Become part of GE Vernova
Do you want to make a global impact and solve problems?

Through an unbridled spirit of innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, Gas Power, a business unit of GE Vernova, is driving a more advanced, cleaner, and more efficient energy supply for humanity—while simultaneously developing technologies for the energy generation of the future.

What you can make happen

As a Manufacturing Engineer Coating (VPS) in the Manufacturing Engineering department (Hot Gas Parts/New Parts) at the GE Vernova production site in Birr, you will provide technical support to both production and engineering teams. Through process and cost optimization, you will maintain the organization's competitiveness and drive results for our customers.

What you’ll do

• Own and manage the Vacuum Plasma Spraying process, ensuring full technical responsibility and operational compliance
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for process qualification, the management of "frozen process" changes, and the resolution of complex production issues
• Lead the end-to-end development and qualification of coating processes, including the creation and maintenance of all necessary technical documentation and specifications
• Drive strategic initiatives to optimize overall production performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC)
• Mentor and coach junior team members to foster technical development and ensure the transfer of specialized knowledge
• Analyze process capability using statistical data to identify optimization potentials and ensure long-term process stability
• Manage the lifecycle of all internal post-casting processes for gas turbine parts
• Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA/8D) investigations and lead the timely implementation of CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions)

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent discipline or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Proven knowledge of coating processes on precision-cast nickel-based superalloys
• Experience in a manufacturing, operations, Hot Gas Path engineering environment
• Demonstrated experience in at least one coating process such as VPS, APS or HVOF preferably VPS
• Knowledge of Lean/continuous improvement methodologies
• Good German and English skills, both written and spoken

What will make you stand out

• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Independent, performance-oriented, and reliable approach to work
• Cost-conscious and entrepreneurial mindset
• Global thinker who embraces new challenges
• Innovative mindset with a focus on problem-solving
• Customer-focused with a drive for quality
• Lean advocate committed to continuous improvement
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership

What we offer

Employees at GE Vernova rise to the challenge of helping to create a world that thrives. To support this mission, we offer a range of competitive benefits to our workforce.

• Our compensation system is designed to help employees balance their professional and personal lives while rewarding strong performance. Depending on employment status and governmental regulations, we offer an attractive benefits package.
• Everyone has their own idea of what a balanced and healthy life looks like. We have developed programs that support you in both your personal and professional life.
• GE Vernova invests in providing its employees with opportunities for professional development through hands-on training and further development programs.

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of every individual’s identity, background, and experience. We are committed to an inclusive corporate culture in which everyone is encouraged to give their best because they feel accepted, respected, and that they belong.

Inclusion and Diversity

Creating an inclusive work environment is very important to us. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce, we inspire and motivate others to grow and succeed. Join GE Vernova Gas Power, where you can achieve success in an atmosphere of belonging.

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova Gas Power develops solutions for a cleaner, more accessible energy supply that people rely on and that drives growth and prosperity everywhere. Our leading gas power technologies—made possible by a team of talented employees and delivered for our customers, shareholders, and the world—generate one third of the world’s electricity. Through an unbridled spirit of innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, we are developing technologies for the energy generation of the future while simultaneously enabling a cleaner and more efficient energy supply for humanity.

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